Keith vs Mccoy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#758
Total SSA Count
336
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kei, Key, Keie

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Mccoy

Boy #911 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Aodh (fire)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#911
Total SSA Count
256
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mac, Coy

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Popularity Comparison

Keith Rank #758
Mccoy Rank #911

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 vs #911 for Mccoy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Keith ___

  • Keith Allen
  • Keith Wayne
  • Keith Michael
  • Keith Alan
  • Keith Douglas
  • Keith Gordon

Mccoy ___

  • Mccoy James
  • Mccoy Lee
  • Mccoy Thomas
  • Mccoy Wade
  • Mccoy Dean
  • Mccoy Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Keith

Brian Gary Linda Patricia Dennis

If you choose Mccoy

Wilder Gentry Crosby Sadie Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keith or Mccoy more popular?

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Mccoy at #911 in the United States.

What do Keith and Mccoy mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Mccoy means "son of Aodh (fire)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Keith and Mccoy boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Mccoy is primarily a boy name.

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